LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Thomas Phippen Republicans in the House of Representatives have proposed legislation that would stop regulations requiring federal contractors to report any and all labor violations. The joint resolution, proposed Monday by North Carolina Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx, makes use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) of 1996, which allows Congress to overturn executive…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: by Micah J. Fleck As if the Hill Republicans and the Trump team weren’t split enough already due to Trump’s less-than-favorable descriptions of the GOP establishment during his presidential run, speaker of the House Paul Ryan has now made it very clear that Trump’s more radical ideas will not be…
LISTEN TO TLR’S LATEST PODCAST: By Russ Read Wisconsin Republican Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner introduced a bill to congress Thursday that aims to dissolve the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and fuse its responsibility into other federal agencies. The ATF Elimination Act would transfer law enforcement powers over firearms, explosives and arson to…
by Publius Since the beginning of the 115th Congress, an immense controversy has brewed in the halls of the Capitol. No, it isn’t healthcare reform, or the budget. This is about something far more important…art. More specifically, a piece of anti-police art that has hung in a corridor under the Capitol building. This piece has become yet…
By Rachel Stoltzfoos Republicans in Congress plan to defund Planned Parenthood as part of their bill to repeal and replace Obamacare, House Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday. The move would deal a huge blow to the abortion giant, which estimates federal funds account for 40 percent of its total revenue each year. Another 10 percent comes…
By Juliegrace Brufke The House Freedom Caucus’ repeated calls for more conservative members to be placed on powerful committees have finally being answered. Arizona Rep. David Schweikert is slated to become the first member of the conservative contingent selected to serve on the House Committee on Ways and Means — arguably the most influential panel in…
By Publius Ethics are a great concern for those watching the incoming Trump administration. According to critics, the incoming administration leaves much to be desired. There has been constant criticism regarding Trump’s separation from his business empire, and his charitable organization, The Trump Foundation. There have even been allegations of pay-for-play. With all of this in…
by Micah J. Fleck The House Republicans are finally talking about seriously reforming Social Security. Again. But this time, it might not actually just be all talk, seeing as how the president-elect is also a Republican and there is likely to be less push-and-pull negotiations on these matters. According to The Huffington Post: Rep. Sam…
by Josh Guckert On Monday, President Obama appeared to agree with President-Elect Trump that term limits would be a positive development. Obama told reporters during his White House press conference that “I think term limits are a really useful thing.” This rare point of agreement between the current and next President is a positive development for those…
by Brett Chandrasekhar Steven Palazzo, U.S. Representative of Mississippi’s 4th District, refused to show up to a debate with his Democratic and Libertarian rivals. His reason? He had to go to his son’s football game. Last week, Palazzo skipped two events, a debate Wednesday night and a forum Thursday, each at the University of Southern…